Barnstable Wreck-Fest: Seven Hurt in Three Separate Saturday...

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Shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday evening, multiple Barnstable Police squad cars and three Hyannis Fire Department ambulances responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 132 at the entrance to the Festival Plaza in Hyannis. A total of three patients were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. HN spoke with the two female occupants of one of the vehicles. They had initially walked away from the scene and stood about 50 yards from the intersection, appearing confused. They spoke briefly with HN in broken English and Creole, asking something indiscernible — something about them having had the green light. A patrolman later spoke with the women, apparently explaining that they would have needed a green arrow at this particular intersection. They looked worried. The officer reassured them that it was an accident and that they would eventually be free to leave (in other words, they wouldn’t be arrested). HN photographed a sign that apparently read, “LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN.” It was difficult to read, as some of the black lettering was missing. The patrolman told the women he would look into possible video footage of the crash. The women were cooperative and polite. It remains uncertain who is “at fault” in the particular traffic accident. The Barnstable Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash. Traffic was temporarily diverted around the area while responders worked the crash scene.

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Barnstable Police patrol officers and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters responded to the intersection of Route 28 and Lumbert Mill Road last evening for a two-vehicle crash, with both vehicles disabled in the roadway. One of the vehicles was missing its rear wheel assembly. One person was transported from the scene to Cape Cod Hospital. Investigating officers initially requested a language translation line but later radioed that they were all set. (It’s important to note that the Town of Barnstable now has a large, diverse population of people with emerging English skills, with various first-language backgrounds from countries with different driving laws. It’s uncertain whether some with emerging English skills have difficulty fully understanding our traffic laws and/or reading and understanding our traffic signage, but it’s something for everyone to be aware of when driving defensively and trying to remain safe on our local roadways. And remember, the best defense against most traffic accidents is driving defensively and sober within posted speed limits while not looking at your cellphone.) Traffic was slowed in the area while officials worked the scene. The Barnstable Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.

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As you can see in the above HN reader photos (with HN edits), at around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Barnstable Police and Hyannis firefighters responded to a rollover crash at the intersection of Route 28 and Yarmouth Road. A total of three patients were reportedly transported to Cape Cod Hospital. One of the patients was described as being on a trauma alert while being transported, according to a fire official. Traffic was backed up while responders worked the scene. The Barnstable Police Department is investigating.

HN Note: It was a busy day for crashes in the Town of Barnstable Saturday. According to a police official, there were a total of eight motor vehicle accident investigations in the Town of Barnstable on Saturday. The last AC# number read over the radio was 1098, which means there have been roughly 1098 motor vehicle accident investigations in the Town of Barnstable thus far in 2025.

Please be extra careful driving out there, people. Drive defensively and give your full attention to what’s happening around you on the roadway. Please drive sober… and PLEASE put the cellphones down until you get where you’re going. Please stay safe! I’d rather not have to go to any of these damn crashes…

God bless and have a splendiferous Sunday!

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